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Gender

Men's

Women's

Kid's

Size

Selecting the Optimal Ski Boot Size

Boots are sized in Mondo sizing. Here is a sizing chart for your convenience. In general, beginners want a boot that directly corresponds to their street shoe size. Intermediates should go a half size smaller. Experts should go a full size smaller.

Mondo Size

Men (US)

Women (US)

22

4

5

22.5

4.5

5.5

23

6

23.5

5.5

6.5

24

6

7

24.5

6.5

7.5

25

7

8

25.5

7.5

8.5

26

8

9

26.5

8.5

9.5

27

9

10

27.5

9.5

10.5

28

10

11

28.5

10.5

11.5

29

11

12

29.5

11.5

30

12

30.5

12.5

31

13

31.5

13.5

32

14

All

31.5

30.5

30.0

29.5

29.0

28.5

28.0

27.5

27.0

26.5

26.0

25.5

25.0

24.5

24.0

23.5

23.0

22.5

22.0

21.5

21.0

Flex

Selecting the Optimal Ski Boot Flex

The higher the number, the stiffer the boot. Skiers lighter in weight and beginner to intermediate skiers tend to prefer a boot with a softer flex. Conversely, heavier and more aggressive skiers are more likely to prefer a stiffer boot.

Ability Level

Flex Suggestion

Beginner

Soft Flex (less than 80)

Intermediate

Medium Flex (80-110)

Expert

Stiff Flex (over 100)

Volume / Width

Selecting the Optimal Ski Boot Volume

Measured in millimeters, the volume refers to the last, or width, of the boot. Narrower boots are best for expert, aggressive skiers, who care more about performance than comfort. Foot width factors in as well, with narrow-footed skiers prefering boots with narrower lasts. Keep in mind that in general, the narrower the boot the less comfortable it will be.